The Age of Bede Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

After his debate with Bishop Colman won him acclaim, what does Stephanus report came of Wilfrid? (from Chapter 2, Eddius Stephanus: Life of Wilfred)

Wilfrid became a Bishop.

Wilfrid was ordained as a priest.

Wilfrid was appointed abbot.

Wilfrid was elected to the episcopacy.

2.

Where did Stephanus report Wilfrid first settled after being chased from his see? (from Chapter 2, Eddius Stephanus: Life of Wilfred)

Gaul.

Wearmouth.

Friesland.

Lichfield.

3.

What did Bede report Benedict brought back to Britain after his third trip to Rome? (from Chapter 3, Bede, Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow)

Scholars who were trained in the interpretation of Scripture.

A cantor named John who introduced the order of chanting and singing the Psalms to Britain.

A large number of books on all branches of sacred knowledge.

Icons from the tombs of saints to aid in the performance of miracles.

4.

After the death of Benedict, how many years does the anonymous author credit Ceolfrith with presiding over both monasteries simultaneously? (from Chapter 4, The Anonymous History of Abbot Ceolfrith)

27.

12.

8.

16.

5.

How did a dignified old man communicate to Brendan's party while observing a vow of silence, according to the anonymous author? (from Chapter 5, The Voyage of Saint Brendan)

Through hand gestures.

Through sending this thoughts directly to Brendan's mind.

Through angels who kept a close vigil with him.

Through birds who knew his thoughts.

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